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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 429.32 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 429.32 and 194.63 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 429.32 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/429.32 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 429.32 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 83,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,557.58/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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